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How to play Corki: combos, tips and builds

Learn the kit, practise the combos, and make better decisions in your next game.

01 / Corki

At a glance

Learn Corki abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.

4 active abilitiesCombos: 2Builds by role & rank

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Strengths & weaknesses

Tools to play around

What can go wrong

  • Phosphorus BombPractise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
  • A completed combo is only useful when your position, resources and follow-up are safe.

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Abilities & tips

Open an ability to read its effect and a practical use tip.

PHextech Munitions

A percentage of Corki's basic attack damage is dealt as bonus true damage.

Use it well

Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.

QPhosphorus Bomb

Corki fires a flash bomb at a target location, dealing magic damage to enemies in the area. This attack additionally reveals units in the area for a duration.

Use it well

Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.

WValkyrie

Corki flies a short distance, dropping bombs that create a trail of fire that damages opponents who remain in it.

Use it well

Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.

EGatling Gun

Corki's gatling gun rapidly fires in a cone in front of him, dealing damage and reducing enemy Armor and Magic Resist.

Use it well

Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.

RMissile Barrage

Corki fires a missile toward his target location that explodes on impact, dealing damage to enemies in an area. Corki stores missiles over time, up to a maximum. Every 3rd missile fired will be a Big One, dealing extra damage.

Use it well

Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.

Corki combos: execution and timing

AA = basic attack · EAA = empowered attack · 1/2/3 = cast stage. Follow the order, not instant key presses.

Follow up with Phosphorus Bomb

  1. Phosphorus BombQ
  2. Gatling GunE
  3. AA
  4. AA

With Corki, start with Phosphorus Bomb, then continue through Gatling Gun → Basic attack → Basic attack. Choose a position that lets Gatling Gun work without losing your retreat. Check the next target’s range before following the sequence.

Mistake to avoid : Do not turn a safe exchange into an unsupported chase just to finish the displayed sequence.

Follow up with Gatling Gun

  1. Gatling GunE
  2. AA
  3. Phosphorus BombQ
  4. AA
  5. AA
  6. AA

With Corki, start with Gatling Gun, then continue through Basic attack → Phosphorus Bomb → Basic attack → Basic attack → Basic attack. Choose a position that lets Gatling Gun work without losing your retreat. Check the next target’s range before following the sequence.

Mistake to avoid : Do not turn a safe exchange into an unsupported chase just to finish the displayed sequence.

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Game plan by role

Corki · Bot
Early game

Coordinate trades with your support and keep last hits consistent. Stand where you can attack without stepping into both enemy players’ threat range.

Mid game

Collect safe farm while staying close enough to join your team. Check the map before crossing an exposed side lane for one more wave.

Teamfights

Keep dealing damage to an accessible target while tracking enemy engage tools. A safer sustained position is often better than chasing a distant carry.

Before your next fight, check: Phosphorus Bomb · Missile Barrage · Combos

Corki · Top
Early game

Keep trades short until you understand the opponent’s main cooldown. Check the minion wave before chasing and preserve a route back to your tower.

Mid game

Decide between a side-lane push and joining the next objective. Push only as far as your vision and teammate positions allow.

Teamfights

Agree on your job before the fight: pressure a side, threaten a target or protect a carry. Save a key defensive tool when the enemy can turn on you.

Before your next fight, check: Phosphorus Bomb · Missile Barrage · Combos

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Matchup preparation

Compare opponents in the build for the role you are actually playing. Then check their key control, escape and defensive spells before choosing your trade.

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Practice checklist

  1. Cast each ability alone and identify its range, target conditions and stopping point.
  2. Practise the first sequence slowly. Repeat it while moving, without skipping the conditions shown on its card.
  3. After each attempt, identify the spell you would still have available to defend or retreat.

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Corki · Builds & runes

Choose a role, then select your rank on the build page for runes, items, skill order and matchup statistics.